Cyber Security Analyst

Covius•Tampa, FL

2d•$70,000 - $87,500•Hybrid

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for contributing to, and strengthening, the Information Security function and role throughout the organization. The Analyst will update, document and maintain security standards and policies for the organization. The Analyst will help in the identification, analysis and reporting of cyber threats in addition to ensuring business operations are conducted in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Familiarity with various cyber threats and mitigating controls
Familiarity with various endpoints security solutions, email security solutions, security monitoring tools and appliances
Solid understanding of the OSI network model and network protocols such as TCP/IP, firewalls, proxies, IDPS concepts
Knowledge of security-oriented regulatory requirements and compliance a plus
Knowledge of the mortgage industry is helpful, but not required
Ability to work effectively, independently and with others in a collaborative, deadline-sensitive environment
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to accurately convey messages with both technical and non-technical users
Commitment and ability to cultivate a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or Information Systems Security is preferred
Security training certifications strongly preferred (Security+, Azure Fundamentals, Network+)
Previous experience as an IT security specialist (1-3 years)
Experience working in IT (5+ years)
Experience as a security specialist in a regulated IT environment including some combination of SOX, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI (1+ years)

Responsibilities

Monitor, triage, investigate, and resolve security alerts, support tickets, and incidents, including containment, root cause analysis, chain of custody, and preventive actions
Identify security risks, recommend remediation or mitigating controls, and support ongoing risk assessments and system testing
Apply and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, GLBA)
Support integration of regulatory and audit requirements into the security roadmap and ensure the Company’s computer systems meet compliance obligations
Collaborate with IT Operations to ensure servers, network devices, and security controls meet established security standards and are working as designed
Evaluate, implement, and perform compliance assessments on application, system, and security-related changes and solutions, adhering to established change control processes
Perform periodic internal security audit functions on IT operational controls, to include system access, DLP controls, firewall policies, etc.
Stay current with evolving security technologies and maintain relevant certifications
Participate in on-call rotation
Perform other related duties as assigned